Category Archives: Lyme

Frustration Watching my daughter frustrated, because she has these nonstop headaches, stomach aches, chest pain, ringing in the ear and fatigue. She feels everybody around her ignores her problem. When she mentions her problem to an adult, she expects him/her to provide her a solution. Instead what she hears is, either “drink some water” or “you will …Read More →

I woke up with some energy this morning. I almost feel normal at the moment. I know it is temporary but i am still happy. I almost forgot what is like not having herxheimer reaction. I can’t complain right now. Funny thing, I just want to clean, do laundry and finish household chores. You’d think …Read More →

My life in seasons If my life was described in seasons, I can say I feel stuck in the middle of the winter right now. There is a snow storm and my only shelter is a tent. I am cold, wet, uncomfortable and distressed. I don’t know how long this storm will last. I am …Read More →

Losing Purpose Yes I am a fighter and I am strong. That could be a good thing or a bad thing, when fighting a disease like mine. Good thing for obvious reasons. Bad thing for not so obvious reason. See strong people are used to having a goal, accomplishing tasks and leading the way…laying in …Read More →

I know what I feel… …physically, when herxing. I can’t even lift my fingers. Pushing down the keys on my laptop actually hurts. I can’t get up while laying without the help of another person. Walking is extremely painful. My body is aching all around. My muscles feel very weak. Holding a 32oz water bottle …Read More →

I am independent, I can do this by myself If you have Lyme disease and you start treatment, you quickly learn that asking others for help becomes part of your life. I must admit it is not an easy thing to do. Before my treatment started, I was a very independent woman. Now majority of …Read More →

I traveled to Virginia Beach on March 21st with the intention of returning to D.C. on March 24th. I was hoping this little trip would become the spring break getaway my children deserve. Was I wrong on that one! The day after I arrived in Virginia Beach I started to experience Herx syndrome. Although my …Read More →

I took my abart for the first time. After my AM dose I went to a dentist appointment, by the time I came back to my hotel room I was exhausted. I was hurting and weak. My kids were frustrated and wasn’t understanding why mommy couldn’t move, play or take them somewhere. This feeling lasted …Read More →

It was not what I expected. In a weird way it was worse to talk to all the people in my life about my disease. I don’t have cancer, but it is not a simple cold virus either. I have to first explain what the disease is and what it can do to me. Then …Read More →

The idea of telling my parents or my kids that I am sick makes my stomach fold into knots. I’ve decided to take my children out to dinner. It would be better to be outside the house when I break the news to them. How do you exactly tell your children that you have a …Read More →